Chicago Bears Explore Merging Indiana Stadium Sites
The Chicago Bears are considering merging two potential stadium sites in Hammond, Indiana, as they move closer to finalizing a location for their new home. The team has reviewed the Lost Marsh site and is investigating the Wolf Lake Terminal…
Indianapolis, IN, August 13, 2026 —
The Chicago Bears are reportedly exploring the possibility of merging two potential stadium sites in Hammond, Indiana, as the franchise seeks a new home. The team has been reviewing the Lost Marsh site and is also investigating the Wolf Lake Terminal site. Both locations could potentially be combined as part of a unified development plan.
This move toward potential sites in Indiana follows challenges in securing financial incentives for a new stadium within Illinois. The Bears, a team with a long-standing history in Illinois since their inception, have played their home games at Soldier Field since 1971. Their current lease agreement for Soldier Field is set to extend through the 2033 season.
The specific details regarding the timeline for site selection and the potential costs associated with developing a new stadium in Indiana have not been publicly disclosed. Further information on the feasibility of combining the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake Terminal sites is also pending.
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